Wachusett's Brew Yard opens this weekend

WESTMINSTER – If you’re looking for a place to drink outdoors, Wachusett Brewing Company is the place for you.

On Saturday, Wachusett is having its official grand opening of its new Brew Yard – it’s outdoor drinking area at its 175 State Road East, Westminster, brewery.

The new Brew Yard will be open Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. from tomorrow through September.

“We are excited to create a whole new experience for our fans with the opening of our Brew Yard,” said Wachusett Brewing President Christian McMahan. “The New England beer scene is amazing right now and we look forward to adding our brewery as a must visit destination of craft beer enthusiasts and everyone living in our surrounding communities.”

The brew yard features a retrofitted Airstream as a bar and a large copper brew kettle that has been transformed into a large outdoor fire pit.

There will also be food trucks on weekends and there will be live music.

The brewer y will remain open on Saturday during its normal hours for growler fills, tours and visits to the gift shop.

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